Airline engineer shot dead in Karachi

PHOTO: AFP/FILEA routine trip to buy bread turned fatal for a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) engineer, who was shot dead by an unidentified motorcycle-riding assailant in Gulistan-e-Jauhar on Sunday.The 54-year-old victim, identified as Imtiaz Ahmed, was crossing a road when the armed attacker opened fire before speeding away.

Police said the killing did not appear to be a robbery-related incident, as the victim's belongings were found intact.According to police, Imtiaz was father of four children.

His wife and daughters are currently residing in Germany.

The victim sustained a bullet wound near his ribs, close to the arm, which proved fatal.

Three bullets also struck a vehicle parked nearby.Police obtained CCTV footage showing Imtiaz briskly crossing the road before collapsing near a vehicle.

People in the vicinity can be seen fleeing for safety as gunshots ring out.

Seconds later, a motorcyclist is seen speeding away from the scene.

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